Definition of Direct evidence
(Law)
evidence
which
is
positive
or
not
inferential
; -
opposed
to
circumstantial
evidence
,
or
indirect
evidence
. -
This
distinction
,
however
,
is
merely
formal
,
since
there
is
no
direct
evidence
that
is
not
circumstantial
,
or
dependent
on
circumstances
for
its
credibility
.
See also:
Direct
Related Words
circumstantial
evidence
,
evidence
,
indirect
evidence
,
jurisprudence
,
law
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